# Visit

The National Archives is open to everyone. Whether you are doing research,
experiencing an exhibition or event, exploring your family history, or just
needing a coffee, you can visit our home in Kew, London, for free. Children are
welcome.

   ![A path between two man-made lakes leads to The National Archives building, a brutalist concrete structure on one side and a glass construction on the other.](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/media/images/dz-grounds-of-the-n_WPZmJNp.976d85da.fill-1800x720.format-jpeg.jpegquality-60.bgcolor-fff.jpg)   

* ## [Plan your visit](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/visit/plan-your-visit/)

  ![A member of National Archives staff greets a visitor in the welcome hall, a large airy space.](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/media/images/greeting-a-vi.2e16d0ba.fill-600x400.format-jpeg.jpegquality-60.bgcolor-fff.jpg)

  Discover everything you need to know about making a trip to The National
  Archives, including our location and opening times.
* ## [Booking a visit to view original documents](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/visit/researching-here/booking-a-visit-to-view-documents/)

  ![A visitor holds two boxes of records and a volume to a member of staff at the Document Reading Room returns desk.](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/media/images/visitor-picking-up-d_WDdzh0Y.2e16d0ba.fill-600x400.format-jpeg.jpegquality-60.bgcolor-fff.jpg)

  Find out how you can book in advance to view original documents in our reading
  rooms.
* ## [Facilities](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/visit/facilities/)

  ![A smiling visitor seated at a table holds a cup of coffee in The National Archives café.](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/media/images/cafe-national-arc.2e16d0ba.fill-600x400.format-jpeg.jpegquality-60.bgcolor-fff.jpg)

  Find out about the facilities we offer our visitors, including where you can eat
  and drink, do some research, or take a break.
* ## [Researching here](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/visit/researching-here/)

  ![A person reads a large book.](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/media/images/General_shoot_The_Na_AQwIm7G.a2b84aa7.fill-600x400.format-jpeg.jpegquality-60.bgcolor-fff.jpg)

  Learn how to do research in person at The National Archives, as a beginner or an
  expert, and book your visit to our reading rooms.
* ## [Accessibility](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/visit/accessibility/)

  ![Sign showing icons of people, including a person in a wheelchair and a baby, above the text 'This toilet is for everyone'.](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/media/images/this-toilet-for-everyone-si.2e16d0ba.fill-600x400.format-jpeg.jpegquality-60.bgcolor-fff.jpg)

  Explore how we try to provide comfortable access to our collections and services
  to all visitors.

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